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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-17-2022, 07:30 AM
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Using ethanol gas in Honda eu2000
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flaco
I use StaBil religiously on all my small gas...
I use StaBil religiously on all my small gas engine motors. Next time you need to purchase a generator consider a propane generator. Easier to add fuel. Just change the tank. No mixing of gas and...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-04-2022, 02:05 PM
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For those towing with a Tesla. Supercharger charging info.
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flaco
Looks like you might be able to pull in...
Looks like you might be able to pull in differently to take up less space across the front of the chargers but your camper might stick out into the travel lane a bit. Nice camper! How much does...
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General Chat
12-31-2021, 08:48 AM
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We're Leaving the Molded Fiberglass World
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22,228
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flaco
Nice looking campers from Intech. Modern looking...
Nice looking campers from Intech. Modern looking like a Parkliner. Those outboard wheels do give you less interior width but, if it's roughly the width of my R Pod, make it way easier to use your...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-31-2021, 08:30 AM
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yellow submarine wrap Casita
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flaco
Go for it! Never mind the doubters and second...
Go for it! Never mind the doubters and second guessers. A friend of mine in Erie redid her old Jeep in a red Jurassic park theme and the reaction of passersby was always completely positive. Kids...
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General Chat
03-01-2021, 09:00 AM
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Just picked up my floating 1979 fiberglass camper
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2,616
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flaco
We saw these boats on the St. John's River at...
We saw these boats on the St. John's River at Lake Beresford, FL. Very cool multifunction camper boat. Sorry about your wheel bearing issue but please keep us posted with your progress. Have fun in...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-22-2021, 10:30 AM
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Has anyone made solar shower from pvc
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flaco
Skip the stiff and more costly and heavy PVC....
Skip the stiff and more costly and heavy PVC. Just use a garden hose. Coil it as tightly as your roof rack allows. You could also place a solar shower bag, which holds several gallons, atop your...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-02-2021, 09:31 AM
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Soft Start AC
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4,965
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flaco
Thanks for the great info Elliott. I think I will...
Thanks for the great info Elliott. I think I will stick to fans or get that mini split and a much larger camper!🍻
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-31-2021, 11:18 AM
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Soft Start AC
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4,965
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flaco
I like this soft start/easy start technology but...
I like this soft start/easy start technology but I also like my silent 120W solar panels. They work great except for AC. Reefer & hot water runs on propane. Does anyone know what size solar system...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-20-2020, 01:21 PM
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What can Tow a Happier Camper HC1?
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5,312
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flaco
hybrid TV
If you are considering a hybrid tow vehicle like a Chrysler Pacifica for 1 example, just be aware that the weight of all those batteries may affect your towing capacity. Check the manufacturer's...
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General Chat
06-23-2020, 03:12 PM
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Seen at Scamp factory in Backus, MN
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flaco
that small front window
Just wondering why they stopped installing those small front bath windows. I like the natural light in the bathroom. A room with a view!🍻👵🏿😎
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-21-2020, 10:08 AM
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13' Casita Patriot deluxe 12V battery optional?
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flaco
Hey you were right! Battery was right there. Pia...
Hey you were right! Battery was right there. Pia to remove that big cover. Black wire goes to positive and green and white wires go to negative which seems counterintuitive to me. Is that correct?
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-20-2020, 09:33 AM
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13' Casita Patriot deluxe 12V battery optional?
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flaco
13' Casita Patriot deluxe 12V battery optional?
Hi! A friend of mine is fixing up an older Casita Patriot Deluxe 13'. She and her boys cannot find where the battery is located which typically, I think, would be mounted on the A frame near the...
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General Chat
05-11-2020, 12:27 PM
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2 Story Scamp Houseboat
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flaco
Tiny houseboats
That Scamp conversion looks like someone was drinking from a bottle with no label...and top heavy. I saw a red tiny houseboat last December, like the one in the link, on Lake Beresford in Florida.🍻😎🥂🤠
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-16-2020, 12:35 PM
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Zamp, Go Power, Or Renogy
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flaco
Go Power
I use one battery and a Go Power 120W suitcase whose cable plugs right into a 2 prong plug on the side of the camper. I like the suitcase because, unlike a roof mount, I can gain maximum efficiency...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-19-2019, 03:11 PM
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How far or how long to drive to recharge a Casita 16' battery?
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8,248
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flaco
You will not regret it if you buy a nice 120W or...
You will not regret it if you buy a nice 120W or so solar panel. Simple to use and not obnoxiously loud like a generator. They work well on cloudy days too. You won't be able to use 120V items like...
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Hi, I am....
08-16-2019, 12:36 PM
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Hi all! Looking to move from popup to fiberglass - questions inside
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flaco
Hi Josh! If you are close to 6' tall be aware...
Hi Josh! If you are close to 6' tall be aware some have more interior height than others. You may want to check into a weight distribution hitch as well to help spread out the trailer's weight...
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Camping, Campout Reports
05-29-2019, 06:17 AM
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Mount Pisgah NC Blue Ridge Parkway
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flaco
Beautiful photo of Mabry Mill, Camper Bill!
Beautiful photo of Mabry Mill, Camper Bill!
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Camping, Campout Reports
05-27-2019, 04:55 PM
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Mount Pisgah NC Blue Ridge Parkway
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4,109
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flaco
We camped at that beautiful place when I was a...
We camped at that beautiful place when I was a kid. I still love the Blue Ridge Parkway especially Mabry Mill. I use a 120W suitcase and it works great. I had the Fantastic Fan on high this sunny...
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General Chat
05-25-2019, 10:55 AM
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New ParkLiner Prices
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5,569
Posted By
flaco
I did not check, Bob, but Parkliner never updated...
I did not check, Bob, but Parkliner never updated their website when they WERE in business so I doubt they ever will now. Too bad.:cheers
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General Chat
03-16-2019, 11:52 AM
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Is it just me, or are people getting more flaky?
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3,239
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flaco
I would never make a promise to someone that I...
I would never make a promise to someone that I did not intend to honor. But I would never make a promise to someone I never met to hold something. Nor would I tow something sight unseen by the...
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General Chat
03-05-2019, 10:19 AM
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Lil Snoozy has closed shop
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84,385
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flaco
I was only about a month away from putting a...
I was only about a month away from putting a deposit down on a Parkliner when they went belly up. Nice camper but plagued with crappy management and horrible communication. Buy used!
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General Chat
12-24-2018, 03:38 PM
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Parkliner Shut Down
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19,893
Posted By
flaco
The Olivers are quite nice. Different from the...
The Olivers are quite nice. Different from the very nice Parkliner. But Oliver apparently has a better business plan. I was so close to putting some cash down on a Parkliner last year. Dunno if I...
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General Chat
07-11-2018, 12:12 PM
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win a Happier Camper on August 2nd!
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4,555
Posted By
flaco
I got that too Kevin with laptop Windows 10 and...
I got that too Kevin with laptop Windows 10 and Chrome. Tried it again from the first page that opened and it worked. Sounds problematic. Try wearing a tin foil hat while standing on one foot and...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-06-2018, 11:59 AM
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14
Parkliner RV support
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6,969
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flaco
Lucky
Jon, I agree their website was horribly outdated. That's never good! I almost ordered one last year until they stopped making the old model. That was a good camper at a good price. I guess I am lucky...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-24-2018, 10:15 AM
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22
FGRV Double Decker Pontoon Boat
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3,703
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flaco
Hillbilly 2
Hey you can call me a hillbilly too because I dream about multi purpose campers like this! Check out the CaraBoat made in Australia. It's a twin engine beauty that looks like Lil Snoozy on steroids....
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-21-2018, 09:57 AM
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Parkliner made 03/2018 weight
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6,905
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flaco
Tongue weight
Not too bad Ethan especially with 2 tanks and batts. Did you get the tongue weight? What are you towing with?:cheers
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General Chat
05-09-2018, 11:28 AM
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TICKS!
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10,492
Posted By
flaco
Cats and Lyme Disease
I got my first tick ever about a month ago here in PA on a hike in the woods. You won't feel it when they bite so Brad Paisley is right.:cheers Pulled it off from my belly within a few hours but went...
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General Chat
05-08-2018, 11:33 AM
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Best trailer for 6'4 guy
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9,247
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flaco
Hunter video
I like that Hunter Compact Jr in the video. Tall enough inside for taller people but short enough with the top lowered to maybe fit inside a normal garage. Probably keeps cooler inside it on warmer...
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General Chat
04-27-2018, 11:54 AM
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30
Best trailer for 6'4 guy
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9,247
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flaco
Parkliner going out of business?
I am 6' so I too have this issue. Scamp shower/bath height is even less I think. If Parkliner is going out of business then I guess it is good that I did not get one! They should have continued...
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General Chat
02-28-2018, 11:35 AM
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Forest River R Pod reviews??
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22,326
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flaco
Hi Mark, I am 6' tall so my options are limited...
Hi Mark, I am 6' tall so my options are limited as well. I was looking seriously at Parkliner until they stopped making the original model. I am sure the new model is quite nice but it is much...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-11-2017, 09:28 AM
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16
Measuring tongue weight
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2,531
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flaco
Thanks CivilGuy
I got the appropriate WDH (trunion bars and chains for 300-500 lb tongue weight) so thanks Mike for the clarification. I am now reassured. I will carefully load the RV then measure the tongue weight...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-09-2017, 10:34 AM
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Measuring tongue weight
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2,531
Posted By
flaco
Tongue weight with weight dist hitch
I use a weight distribution hitch which about 70 pounds. I am wondering if I should include that in the tongue weight since it too rides on hitch mount.:cheers
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-29-2017, 08:56 AM
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24
Non rooftop A/C solution alternative
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13,561
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flaco
Under mount AC
If I were starting from scratch and had the option, I would choose an under mounted AC unit for several reasons. Lower height than a roof mount which means 1)the carport you will need can be over a...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-24-2017, 07:57 AM
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0
Scamp 16 Layout 6 bathroom height and owners in PA area
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flaco
Scamp 16 Layout 6 bathroom height and owners in PA area
I am sure this has been asked before I am wondering what is the height in the front bathroom of the layout 6? I am 6'. I am also wondering if there are any owners of a 16-6 anywhere within 2-3 hours...
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General Chat
04-01-2017, 11:00 AM
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Parkliner Weight Distribution Kit
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6,964
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flaco
Wayne and Mary, We tow with an 04 Honda Odyssey...
Wayne and Mary, We tow with an 04 Honda Odyssey (350 max tongue, 3500 max total). We too would be happier with weight distribution and sway control. We do have air assist for the rear of the van....
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Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-19-2017, 01:52 PM
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10
Fiberglass houseboat on trailer....
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2,422
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flaco
Sorry but the CaraBoat photos would not attach. I...
Sorry but the CaraBoat photos would not attach. I clicked on video and attach file (jpg) and Open but I am not seeing them. Same thing when I tried to attach SeaLander file yesterday. Maybe that...
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Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-19-2017, 01:43 PM
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Fiberglass houseboat on trailer....
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2,422
Posted By
flaco
Floyd, That looks doable. That looks like a...
Floyd, That looks doable. That looks like a vintage Scamp brochure. Wonder what the weight is? The one in the lower photo looks a bit top heavy In Australia they are lucky to have the CaraBoat and...
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Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-18-2017, 03:21 PM
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10
Fiberglass houseboat on trailer....
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2,422
Posted By
flaco
Mike, That sounds pretty cool! Got any pics of...
Mike, That sounds pretty cool! Got any pics of those creations? Not that I need another project! SeaLander, a German company,is apparently selling their 13' Caravan/Yacht here now. Claimed to be...
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Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-18-2017, 12:21 PM
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10
Fiberglass houseboat on trailer....
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2,422
Posted By
flaco
Fiberglass RV/Boat
I wish someone would make something like a Parkliner or Scamp with a wet bath and galley mounted on a pontoon or other stable type boat frame. That would double your camping possibilities! But in my...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-22-2017, 03:34 PM
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37
Anybody ever looked at the bottom of their door?
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6,253
Posted By
flaco
Doesn't look right
You can see what appears to be the rough unfinished edge of the fiberglass. I don't think that, if this is a drain, it is up to what we would like to think are Parkliner standards. Especially since...
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Hi, I am....
01-23-2017, 03:06 PM
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Hello from NC
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1,335
Posted By
flaco
to DEBBIEC
They moved to a new location down near Liberty on Rt 49 so it says on their website.
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Hi, I am....
01-23-2017, 07:50 AM
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Hello from NC
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1,335
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flaco
Welcome!
I am like you, Michael, quite new to this site. It is a treasure chest of fiberglass RV (and general camping, travel and life in general) knowledge from a large array of professional and very...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-15-2017, 12:37 PM
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my camper never had a battery
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3,501
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flaco
semi batteryless
I have not had a battery on my Coleman popup for years. My electricity I use for the camper and its brakes comes from the tow vehicle battery. Connection to the camper is via an extension cord with 7...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-01-2017, 12:05 PM
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Strength solar power needed...?
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3,533
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flaco
Solar panels on TV roof
When I get our Parkliner this summer, I am thinking of mounting the solar panel on the TV (Honda Odyssey)roof rack. Easy to clean with long handled brush, park camper in the shade while TV is at...
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General Chat
12-27-2016, 10:55 AM
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Headed for Florida
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3,197
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flaco
cats
Cindy, Do your cats travel well? Some of ours do, some don't.
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General Chat
11-21-2016, 05:18 PM
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Anyone know how Parkliner is doing?
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2,596
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flaco
Wayne, Just wondering what defects you have...
Wayne, Just wondering what defects you have found. I hope nothing major! I am seriously considering making that trip to Parkliner this spring to hopefully buy one. Thanks for the post!
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-01-2016, 10:28 AM
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Tow Vehicle - Equipment
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3,962
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flaco
Odyssey brake controller and air springs
I have longer legs so I had to tell the installer 3 times to NOT mount the brake controller where my right knee would hit it. I had it mounted on the drawer front at the bottom of the center console...
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General Chat
06-24-2016, 03:03 PM
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Anyone have a clue what this is?
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2,805
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flaco
Kinda cool! One thing some boats and the RVs we...
Kinda cool! One thing some boats and the RVs we like have in common is fiberglass. The Parkliner I am looking at and others as well like the Lil Snoozy use some marine technology. I would love to see...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-22-2016, 05:50 AM
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New Odyssey Norm inspired!
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2,435
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flaco
Crashworthy Odyssey w/ air shocks
I agree on how good of a TV the Odyssey is. And crash worthy as I shall explain. In 2008 I was the victim of a 50MPH head on collision with my 2000 Odyssey. Someone on the phone turned directly in...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-12-2016, 08:47 AM
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21
1156 led bulb not working
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9,132
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flaco
Parkliner LED option
I am looking into a new Parkliner with the LED option. I would think that from the factory all the necessary LED specific hardware is built in right? I know for example I had to use an LED...
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